You can always be young at heart but getting physically older is inevitable. And as much as some people don’t want to age, we cannot avoid it. What they can do, instead, is to slow down the process of aging. Everything you do impacts how quickly or slowly your body develops. It all depends on your lifestyle, eating, and exercising habits. At some point, aging could be frightening to many. And who can blame them?...
By Susan Roy 70 percent of people have experienced a traumatic event. Only some of them go on to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) such as flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and insomnia. The condition can be debilitating and is associated with higher risks of suicide and substance abuse. To diagnose PTSD, mental health providers have traditionally relied on their own more subjective interviews of patients and patients’ self-reporting. Now, machine learning technologies may...
Many of those who purchase dog products online do so because they are trying to find food, toys, bedding and more that will make their beloved pet both happier and healthier. At the same time, some products can make living with our pets more convenient, too — e.g., self-filling feeding bowls — but that’s more of a side note. We all want our dogs to be healthy, first because we love them and they are...
It’s not always easy to know when someone is struggling with alcoholism. It can be disguised or hidden among people who only drink socially, and think their alcohol use is not a problem, for that reason. They may eventually find that they drink larger amounts of alcohol more frequently, until they end up being unable to enjoy themselves, or relax, without drinking alcohol. If you or any of your loved ones have a problem with...
Each person has different needs when recovering from alcohol and drug-use disorders, especially when those conditions are problematic and cause significant distress. The first day at rehab may be intimidating; even if individuals want to quit the addiction, they still can be nervous if they are unaware of what to expect. Knowing the day-to-day activities in rehab helps keep the mind at ease. Read more to understand the standard features of programs in a rehab...
If you’ve ever wanted to get healthier and decided to try fitness tracking with an app, you might have discovered that we, the world, haven’t quite solved it yet. At one point, I was tracking how many calories I burned and consumed, and within the few days I was about to quit as I ran into what felt like a ridiculous problem. It was easy at first, and tracking my workouts was a breeze as...
A mental health epidemic was underway well before the pandemic changed how we relate to healthcare. Estimates by the United Nations placed about a billion people in need of mental health services in 2019, while just a little over 45% of Americans received the help they needed. However, compared to 2019, 29% more adults in the US self-reported feeling anxious or depressed in 2021, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation Study. New digital solutions to...
It doesn’t matter in which position you’re in within the healthcare sector; at some point, you’re going to have to deal with slightly difficult patients. You might run into reactions like defensiveness, anger, fear, and many other things. Unfortunately, that’s the only negative aspect of working in the medical field. Patients in your care might be difficult because they’re angry with the diagnosis, scared about their family’s reaction, or frustrated with their care. However, it...
Most of us don’t realize the health hazards we unconsciously call upon ourselves every day. Sitting endlessly behind the screen, typing away, or gorging on carbs after carbs, we forget to care for our bodies. Only when our bodies break down do we realize how important good health is. Health management is a pressing concern for people all over the world. Today, a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, smoking, and drinking are significant health risks....
It is ironic that nurses, who promote health in others, struggle to maintain their own sometimes. Nursing is a round-the-clock job with 12-hour long shifts and frequent overtimes. Being on call means they are required to show up whenever needed. It becomes difficult for them to have a healthy lifestyle with such a demanding schedule. It is safe to say that the nursing profession has changed drastically. With advanced training programs and a shift in...
